In short: Well organised event with definitie pb potential. In full: Nice to be able to get official time quickly at the end. The start was more a whimper than a bang. the few locals braving the cold wind for a saturday walk were friendly enough.Date of review: November 24, 2007

In short: Good course but event lacks atmosphere.In full: Ran this for the first time this year. Nice flat course ensured a reasonable time (although not helped by the stiff wind blowing across the lake!) but parking is tight in the allocated car park unless you arrive early and the organisers (as reported from last year on this site) could be more friendly. Needs more atmosphere and not great value if you enter on the day like I did but would do it again for sure.Date of review: November 24, 2007

In short: Pretty flat course around a big lake and a bit alongside roadsIn full: Only hills are going under subways, bits around willen lake are very nice but quite alot is alongside roads. Struggled to find the start as did a few other runners i saw but once there very well organised.Date of review: December 1, 2006

In short: My first attempt at this distance, so had to get a PBIn full: Chip timing worked well, but timing mat at start too would have helped.Disappointed not to get any momento. Still waiting for the results to be publishedDate of review: November 30, 2006

In short: My first attempt at this distance, so no comparisons. I enjoyed it very much but can see ways to improve organisationIn full: Having left early to park (not itself easy) meant hanging around for ages by the start doing endless warm ups. There were no visible officials and when we eventually got going, no megaphone with no hope of hearing the marshalls from the middle of the pack. Why not register by the start/finish area? Why not add directions to the Willen lake toilets, easily as far away as Camp Hill? A memento would have been nice, as would a banana! Still, the shortcomings should be easy to fix, the course was enjoyable and I will be back next year!Date of review: November 29, 2006

In short: Where's the momento???In full: Windy and muddy in places, but can't do much about that. Chip timing worked well, but timing mat at start too would have helped.Disappointed not to get any momento, especially as i missed out on PB too.